Late Nesting of Scaled Quail in Big Bend National Park, Texas

Authors

Daniel J. Leavitt, Sul Ross State University
Christopher M. Ritzi, Sul Ross State University
Steven G. Platt, Sul Ross State University

Publication Date

6-1-2007

Abstract

The authors report an unusually late nesting of Scaled Quail (Callipepla squamata) in Big Bend National Park, with eggs laid in late August—likely an adaptation to local environmental conditions.

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Recommended Citation

Leavitt, Daniel J.; Ritzi, Christopher M.; and Platt, Steven G. (2007) "Late Nesting of Scaled Quail in Big Bend National Park, Texas," Bulletin of the Texas Ornithological Society: Vol. 40: Iss. 2, Article 8.
Available at: https://digitalcommons.usf.edu/tos_bulletin/vol40/iss2/8